THE DUENNA (to Ragueneau, pointing to the door of the house over the way).
We are expected over there, at Clomire's. She holds her literary assizes. There will be a reading. Subject: The Tender Passion!
RAGUENEAU.
The Tender Passion, indeed!
THE DUENNA (smirking).
The Tender Passion. Why not?
(calling toward the window).
Roxane, come down! Or we shall miss the discourse on The Tender Passion.
VOICE OF ROXANE.
I am coming!